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FP&A Manager

  • Location:  Chicago, IL (hybrid) 
  • Industry:  Food & Beverage Manufacturing 
  • Reports to:  VP of Finance / CFO 
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Position Summary

Our client is seeking an FP&A Manager to be the analytical backbone of the finance function for a food manufacturer, owning budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. You'll partner closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial leaders to turn plant and P&L data into decisions — from margin analysis to capital planning. It's a high-visibility role for a finance pro who wants a seat at the table with the operators. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning process. 
  • Own management reporting and the monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear commentary. 
  • Partner with plant operations on cost accounting, standard costs, yield, and manufacturing variance analysis. 
  • Build and maintain financial models supporting pricing, capex, and margin-improvement initiatives. 
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs for gross margin, throughput, and working capital. 
  • Support month-end close in partnership with the accounting team. 
  • Prepare executive and board reporting packages. 

WHAT YOU BRING 

  • 5+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience, with time in a manufacturing environment (food/CPG strongly preferred). 
  • Strong grasp of cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing/plant variance analysis. 
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Power BI). 
  • Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance operators. 
  • Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CMA/MBA a plus. 

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